Exercising like a Beijing LOCAL!! Could you do this at 80?
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I love how kind she was to help you do that upside down exercise, as well as making sure your shirt didn't rise up! I love that about Asian culture. Everyone seems so kind and helpful!
it's how you look at it. in the west, such behavior can quickly be seen as intrusive and not minding your own business.
Madison,
They do that because she was a WHITE person.. it is still an novelty item like barbie doll to them. They ignore us, another chinese dude eventho' as foreigner in china.
I think your thoughts are very strange! I am Chinese
@@peacebe2u480 I don't think so in this case. i think it's more cause they are old, and they like it if new/young people want to socialise with them. considering how they talk and treat each other, they seem to be kind and open to new people.
@@peacebe2u480 wrong. that lady would do the same thing to any other girl with a different ethnicity, including asians .
Youa are playing the race car, here. Not good.
From a simple video of old people doing exercise, you are creating division. Not good.
Public transportation in China is free for senior people so it’s so convenient for them to come for exercise and social.
They Provide free park pass or cheap annual pass for senior members as well
@Hafizzz it is
they run there or jog there. is part of their exercises smh
@Hafizzz depends on cities, in some cities they might have to pay an annual pass like 100yuan(16usd) for the whole year.
@@sammylee9402 No complaint for 100yuan a year
probably my favorite thing about China. all the older people exercising and doing board games together. it's so wholesome and makes aging less depressing.
Definitely. Unfortunately, western diets and snacks make old people unmotivated and lethargic and frequent violent street crime and narcotic use make exercising in the park a dangerous proposition for anyone including the old.
Meanwhile we have karens here, flexing all her inner energy angry over everything.
yup
what's more, the elderly are very respected in Asian countries. I plan to spend lots of time there when I retire and eat to my heart's content.
I live in nyc and I wish I could go out 5am to a park and exercise. We cannt do that anymore, if I go out I'm risking being punch in the face, shot or stab by a stranger..
Grandpa: I wake up at 4am
Me: sometimes I sleep at 4am
so true
I was like for quite a long time
This video put the biggest smile on my face!
Sir. You always smile naturally. Love your channel too ❤
@@user-tj6ot7tw8g thanks! 小肉肉！
@@JohnThomasAbroad check out tian Jin , a lot of elders do the same , some of them very famous nationwide
@@weizhang2834 I’ll check it out. 😊🤸🏼🤾🏼
@Serwadi Nongkri haha used to it already whatever they said just ignore
It's so sweet how that lady protected your modesty when you were doing your handstand by pulling your shirt up 🥰
Instinct
Watching this in Canada, sitting in front of the computer, makes me really want to go and take a walk. But then I look outside, it's raining again, next time.
I feel you, especially in Vancouver
I feel the same in Seattle and it has been raining all day long lol
@@kellyliu1317 Same from Seattle... And it will last for next 4 months...
Same place here in Vancouver? Wait til this weekend
Hello Vancouver people
That 62-year-old lady was so impressive! I bet no one can guess her age correctly!
I really think she is 45....
I would guess she was 43-45.
I'm not generous guessing ages and I thought she was an Asian 50 at most.
Asian don't raisin
When they were young, China was dirt poor. Most of them suffered malnutrition at early age, just like my grandparents or even parents. So happy to see that they are so strong and healthy at 70, 80 years old now.
Poor people can be healthy. Rich people can be unhealthy.
They had no Big Mac during their youths
@@user-dc1ud6px3s i think they already did some research that straving people at certain limit will make them live longer.
Overeating will reduce your lifespan.
CHINA was dirt poor coz of the century of humiliation. The west came and steal and destroy the country.
@@fiotai935 You can't blame China's earlier poverty on the west. That's such a simplistic thought. Many poor coutries are not colonised but they are suffering under corrupt leaders. A country's wealth depends on it's leadership. China had generations of emperors who did nothing to grow the country, except enjoy the wealth the country offers. Later after the emperors were overthrown, the governance was replaced by communism, the system that doesn't reward hardwork and innovation. After a long time only they had recent good and strong leaders who are forward thinking.
They make my daily calisthenics training look like child’s play! So epic!
Hope you’re well Amy! ✌️
watching you guys both from Perth hhaa
I am a Chinese native. Many Chinese retired elderly people here will get up early to exercise, and some of them go to dance at night. This is very common in China. On the contrary, young people are more inclined to go to the gym or indoor sports, probably because most of the time is spent on work. For example, in addition to my daily work, I often help foreign friends choose Chinese names in my spare time. It has been 4 years now.
That exercise at 1:30 is done to achieve brain damage. Your welcome
VIsit most chinese cities and its happening every day at their local parks. The local people are friendly and only by walking around do you know that the Chinese people generally are friendly, helpful and caring. Do not believe what western media and politicians about China and its people.
Many older people in China (and Asia) live a healthy lifestyle. I’ve seen seniors having large group dances at a park in the evenings.
The iconic 广场舞 lol
Only in China, the Japanese and Korea almost fully westernized in culture
we basically can see every square like this
@@weizhang2834 刚好昨天看一个泰国恐怖片，灵媒，在一个镜头里面发现泰国人也跳广场舞=。=
Omg, every night.
Without war. Without the fear of being invaded. Without social unrest. Without political upheaval. Prosperity through hard work so people are inspired and driven. China is in an almost perfect state of existence.
political and social tension does exist, and it is suppressed just as it is in the west. the #1 goal of any institution is to maintain its existence
Hahaha..you betterat eating😂😅😊
I think the elders are motivated and active to do exercises every morning, for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. ⏰
And you have tried your best to do it, Miss Amy.💖
Yes, motivated to stay healthy. But above all this is their little gathering or social event to stimulate their brains and sense of friendships too. Active lifestyle slows down the onset of many disease especially dementia.
I tried doing what they did. Can't even but I'm not waiting till my parents age
As a young Chinese, I barely go to the park in the morning doing exercises with elders, but your video just reminds me of the great things and people around me, and also keeps me smiling all the way😀 thx
We have parks like these in Singapore and also many elder people exercising, but damn, these Chinese folk are at a whole other level.
olympic athletes..
@@sheenasmith4555 My thoughts exactly!
Singaporeans are too westernized and do not believe in Chinese philosophy in Nature and people, especially those young generation.
@@mikewang7955 I hate to agree. They worship everything western including western philosophy that exhort personal freedom over collective good.
@@twlamSG yes, singaporean is far too westernised than westerner, most youngsters or even their parents do not appreciate Chinese culture. They are kind of lost in directions, they appreciate western food Japanese food Korean food but not traditional Chinese food.
the banging, against a tree or against railing, any sort of hard surface, is to "break and rebuild" muscles so they are more resistant to damage. my old wing chun routine includes hitting my forearms and shoulders against a brick wall to dampen pain sensitivity again training on the wooden dummy. rugby training i was training my shins against trees. i guess more commonly recognized in pop culture is how you see Muay Thai fighters condition their body in training to withstand attacks. but in general, light hits like these help blood circulation as well as reducing muscle degredation. similar to the leg rolling exercise you were doing.
@@haojianbin what head? the guy on the bars is banging his chest. the angle of camera seemingly shows his head near the bars.
i should also add that considering the old man banging his back against a tree is Chinese (this is also prevalent in Japan, Korea, and some parts of SE Asia), it's basically the equivalent to having a child or grandchild massaging the back and upper shoulders of the grandpa/grandma with his little fists or there are these wooden mallets with rubber tips(敲背锤) you can buy for this purpose. it's generally called 槌背, although different regions have their local slang.
That's super interesting!! Thanks so much for that info
@@BenjiSun oh good thanks for clarifying, I was horrified thinking he was banging his chin/teeth against the metal bars!
@@dianabanana7394 I thought he was hitting his throat!
So great that this came on today as I decided this morning to get fitter! I am 71 and overweight so will definitely try to get up early and go to the outside gym near me in Lagos, Portugal. These older people are so inspiring and very happy looking so it must help mentally as well as physically.
Olá. Ta certo.
My grandma is a 91 year old Polish lady and she does tai chi everyday. She used to do competitive bowling until 4 years ago but cant really do it now, but tai chi is still her game!
This is such a lovely video and introduction to the local people in Beijing. They seems really nice and make me wanna travel to BJ again! Last time i was there was more than 10 years ago. Thank you for making videos like this one!
西方媒体是如何在贵国内报道我们中国，我略有耳闻。但我相信，你只需要来中国玩一次，任何地方，任何区域（960万平方公里你随便选地方）你都会深深的爱上中国。首先，安全第一，你就算晚上喝多了睡在公园里，都会很安全。二、任何地方都有独特的美食和水果（所有地方）。三、文化（这个太深）四、便利，有一部手机你就可以享受到所有服务。
“你的中国话太棒了”
“没有没有”
这就真是native水准了
这个“没有，没有”就非常精髓了
@@yibozhao9737 她如果回答：哪~~~有~~~ 与此同时轻拍老太的肩膀，就连附加分都拿到了。
😂
I really wish there were parks like this where I lived! This looks like so much fun!
It is kinda insulting for a former cheerleader who is still very young?
the gym owners wouldn't like it
@@rickr9435 might be
@@rickr9435 Hahaha.. Probably not. Free park gyms are very generic and mostly for old folks. Singapore has plenty of them too.
@@twlamSG In some other countries, the old folks can only go to the normal gyms.
WOW! These people are SO friendly and nice. Love to visit there once travelling is allowed...
China is way way way safer than other countries. I love the vibe and people there.
People were rob during their morning exercise in the park in my country. 😢
@@user-ml4fj1xg1i And your country is?
Exept if you're an Uyghur.
while privacy is impossible and survaillence and suppression is everywhere...my parents migrated from china. i feel lucky
@@Volonanostress you are, best of luck.
such a lovely moment in life. I cannot help but smiling. A few days ago, I was biking in south Italy Pulia countryside and suddenly it started to rain hard. An old Italian couple saw me and proposed to helo me drop my bike in their brother's house and brought me to town in their car, and later dropped me back to take my bike. So grateful! People from all over the world should be nice to each other and help each other like this!
I was smiling all the way through this video. Nice to see so many elderly people so motivated in excising and keeping fit and healthy. Yesss absolutely come back again. Very funny video 👍🙌
same here 😊
your channel is so underrated, its honestly so real. really gives westerners a chance to know and be educated about the true china, and how chinese people live. i cant believe some people think chinese people still live in third world country.. but the truth is, china has advanced so much compared to the other countries.. everything is so convinient and fast
They rub their legs on poles to help blood circulation. Chinese believe that blood circulation and also flexibility are two of the most important things for good health and longevity.
Early mornings in Beijing are the best, I love to watch all the activities in the parks as the city is waking up, so soothing :)
The seniors in China are so much more active than those in US. I hope the seniors here can be as healthy as them.
I have not seen many obese Chinese in China.
In usa, the elderly need to be sick, that's where the money came, us gov didn't work for their people but works to increase the profit of those bloodsuckers capitalist..
The only exercise people in the UK do is lifting a pint of beer and besides anyone doing any form of running are normally running from the local police.
hahaha
hahah
I really like British people, they are really good at self-mockery. Lmao.
Hhhahaha cool
LOL
I'm sharing your video with my students here in Melbourne. We need fresh fun inspiring videos like these ☺️☺️👍👍 wish my Chinese was as good as yours 加油！
As a fellow aussie, thank you, thank you, thank you. With so much anti-China hate in our media, giving young people a chance to see the real China is a direct contribution to world peace.
good on you!
Wonderfull
thank you👍
加油
The eye-hand coordination @5:00 to catch two bean bags at 86 is impressive.
Who needs a foam roller when you have a railing @6:17
Amy is brilliant! She's so sociable and popular.
So nice and encouraging to see so many elderly people living an active life and enjoying themselves 💪😄Plus, they seem to be really fun to be around too! Great video, Blondie, 加油🥰
What a wonderful way to meet and talk to people. Plus those marvelous self-massage stations. Thanks for being courageous and sharing with us.
Haven’t been back to China for over 2 years due to the pandemic, and so grateful that I can sort of revisit my home country with your recent videos to remind me how wonderful China is
As a Chinese Is it not a shame that she reminds u china is awesome and wonderfull
She’s got such a great personality and even her parent are so cool. 😊
After watching this video, I feel so embarrassed haha, can't even lift my own weight, these elders are totally a motivation for us "younger" kids. Thanks, Amy, always enjoy your videos, age is totally not a thing for them it's just a number, they wouldn't be offended if you asked them but here it's like no no-no. That 86 year old is killing it.
Age is a point of pride for the older people in China. It's like "see, I've made it this far and I've still got it." And Chinese culture respects and venerate older people. The don't ask about age thing is totally a Western concept that most Asians wouldn't understand or agree with.
Because of the virus and our future plans, my bf and I are stuck outside of China for almost 2 years, and still don’t know the exact time we can go back… we miss China sooo much! The biggest fun for us right now is watching Amy’s videos, waiting for the new updates. We love these videos and Amy’s positive attitude!!!! Always willing to try new things, never too late to study and try new stuffs… thank you so much for making these videos, it really means so much for us. 爱你！！希望可以一直继续更新下去！
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I hope you're able to come back soon :)
What a wonderful video! Reminds me of my visits to that park - the elderly are so fit, full of life and good spirits in this wonderful community! Well done Amy!
Bonding the relationship between China and Australia! After watching this video we shouldn't have any animosity towards each other.
Seeing them having fun at that ages make me realize that life begin at 65 and start to have fun. Great video thank you for open people eyes outside china.
Many people retire much earlier in China in their 50s. Generally speaking, Chinese culture didn't work people to death and trapped them in debt so they had to keep working. After the 2000s and Westernization, things are kinda different and worse for the younger generation IMO.
You have an amazing spirit blondie. Your positive energy really flows through
One of my favourite places to visit! I love the group dancing and singing as well. Such a peaceful place.
Thank you for showing us this other facet of China. Wow... A healthy life is a happy life. Health and happiness go hand in hand...
This is such a wholesome experience! Enjoy your time in China Amy.
So good to see you back in China. Keep on the fantastic work you do.
Oh yes, I have seen many people exercising when I visited here 3 years ago. They are pretty amazing especially the elderly and their strengths are out of this world!
I also noticed many of them love to exercise or dance in an open area and they weren't shy at all. I love that they enjoyed doing what they do and it's really normal there -- nobody thinks it's weird. I actually like that.
I've just started watching your videos last week and now you're one of my favorites TH-camrs. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us!
Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽 😊
"Like, Comment, Subscribe" -- these oldsters are incredible. My father wouldn't even touch a computer.
Western style social activity: drink in pubs
Chinese style social activity: exercise in parks
Don’t act as if chinese people don’t drink baijiu and i know many old westerner who are long distance runner or iron man.
The Chinese are heavy drinkers too. No delusions about that. Their biggest liquor company have the same annual revenue as the the entire UK's North Sea petroleum annual revenue.
Drink Chinese Tea.
@@jon_nomad hahaha what an interesting way to put it
Amy, you should go to the exercise park everyday, starting when you are still very young. This kind of park is everywhere in China. I wish we have it here where I live. Your channel has many many subscriber, that is because of your fun loving persona
It’s, always laughing at everything you see or do or eat. You bring happiness to your viewers.
These people are so impressive! It is clearly evident that they stay fit not just by the exercising, but also by socializing with each other which probably helps them all to have a beneficially healthy attitude. It's a shame that if you tried to make parks like this in the USA, the equipment would be instantly vandalized and the citizens would all get mugged, robbed, and harassed - - this speaks volumes about the true nature and culture of the two countries and their people.
Bless their hearts, good health brings happiness.
i really enjoy going to part in early morning, even small neighborhood parts, It's So energetic to touching to see elderly People exercise everywhere in the park. It makes my day.
so lovely ---- the spirit of China is the wonderful people of China Thank you for the nice video
These sports equipment are available in almost every residential area in China, And the money comes from sports lottery income
This is one of your best videos, and I've been watching for 3 years at least....
This video is so inspiring that make myself visualise a healthy me like these old folks at 85. I am going to start exercise today! 💪Thank you Amy!
Such good energy load in a video! The way they welcomed you and helped you get along, it really shows the good energy of that country. Makes me miss it even more! Thank you for sharing this little bit of feel good 🤗
Amy and her videos always brighten my day.
My son shared this with me. It is so inspiring to see so many smiling seniors outdoors exercising on so many type of equipment. No excuses not to be physically active. Thanks.
Interesting fact for Amy: randomly asking young Chinese couple in Sydney (late 20s), I just mentioned blond aussie girl and they immediately understood who I was talking about.
Blondie, you are so brave to go in the park and do the exercise with these grandpa. Actually they are the most positive and kindness people in China.
I hope this kind of park are built around the world so people doesn't need to pay a gym fee in order to get fit
These can only be used for self-weight training, although for the average person is enough, but If you need big weight training, you still need to go to the gym
pay a gym fee and never go again
@@gderek8858 That's so common! Never get the point of going to a gym and I exercise an hour a day.
@@sihouhisou948 i mean in order to get fit, not get muscular
Ive been paying $5 month for gym pass for 15 yrs
I love how supportive and nice they all are and I can’t believe how strong the old people are . Even at 80 .^
if only scoomoo has just 1 per cent of your charisma
哈哈哈哈哈
Thank god scomo doesn't have any charisma, he's having an election next year!
Scomo not only got no charisma but has a bloody unsettling smirk when he talks. Like his always trying to crack a joke.
ScoMo has the charisma of a lump of coal you mean.
@@Speedz1980 ahh that makes sense, Santa gave us Scomo to punish us
Chinese culture is extensive and profound, and tolerant of everything. As long as you live in China for half a year, you will fall in love there and really want to be a Chinese!
This is actually crazy af!
I need to see more of these people ! I would love to hear their life stories
Amy has a beautiful heart ❤️
I love the conversations & connections you’re able to make with people - I’m studying Korean and I’ve just moved to Seoul but I haven’t been able to have these types of conversations yet
OMG 80 years old. nice video. I have lived in Beijing for 20 years. I don't even know old people in beijing can do such amazing exercise.
Awesome Amy. That was a cool video. I wondered what, who and when these parks were being used! Now I know! It’s great you are back in China
This use to be my playground when I was a kid, East Gate is 10mins walk from my old house. Great video as always.
Amazing what the elderly do and the kindness. Wow. It is crazy!!! Beautiful
Lol TianTan is definitely right choice. I lived around there. The people are really nice and kind.
Love your videos and you Blondie. You are always so sincere and spirited.
Really enjoyed this episode of exercising in a Beijing park. Your positive attitude is an added bonus. Keep it up.
Question: How do you look so alive when you've just woken up? I look like a monster when I get out of bed, and feel like zombie for at least an hour or until I've had at least two cups of coffee!
Because you go to bed toooo late ?
Me too!
That’s because she probably had to wake up beforehand to get the set up ready
Find your perfect sleep schedule.
Mine is like 1am-7am.
A little wiggle room with those but when I get close, I wake up feeling great & ready to fulfil my duties!
Otherwise.... uuugghhhhh =_=
By not drinking coffee you're addicted. I get up just fine without it
This internet 'thingy' has opened the world to anyone who really wants to know about how others live their lives. Let's hope the majority of the positives drown out the negatives just as healthy lawns can choke out weeds and prevent them from seeding.
What fun! You should do a series on this!!!!
Looking forward to visit beijing soon. Its such a different image that what i have, very lively and people are happy.
Amy, you’re so sociable and easy-going! Great! You and locals look like big kids… really 😎 relaxing … It was worth watching 👍
It so fresh and refreshing. You positive energy is rewarding enough to exercise at this park. 💕👍
Exhausting but fun vid and a tribute to the thought that just because you are old doesn't mean you are on the scrap heap. Such a huge variety of ways to fitness many of which I have never seen in the UK. Thanks.
Wow I’d be at that park as often as I can if I lived there. So nice to see these elderly fit ppl. Just wow. 👏👏🥰🥰
The thing about mainlanders is they like seeing cameras, so it's very different to what I saw
OMG this is qute eye opening, i have watch videos of men in china who can do full body length rollers, but i never thought that even the women do it too. it is quite remarkable to see them "playing" at the exercise parks to keep themselves fit. Thank you for showing this to us.
62 WTF ??? She looks so young omg... Being healthy really do wonder to your body
What a positive and encouraging video ❤️❤️ thank you for warming the hearts of everyone including mine! 👍🏻👍🏻
so lovely. I made a video just like this in tiantan 10 years ago. Thank you for doing this Amy. it put a huge smile on my face.
They all are so sweet 😍
I hope you kept that up Amy
I cannot wait for the day I can travel / visit China 🇨🇳
Thank you for cheering me up
Sabrina🇫🇷🇬🇧
Amazing! Just look at those smiles, and really envy ✌️😃
I wish the government of malaysia would build more exercise facilities like this in our parks.awesome elderly have access to good outdoor gym machines.so fit and strong in 70s n 80s.so discipline to wake at 4 or 5 am to exercise
they may built some then lag of maintenance.
Many politicians love to volunteer to build. They may charge rm100 mil for a small park or rm300 mil for a bigger one. 🤣🤣
@@maxdc988 yeah they take a cut out of every deal,thats why they are quick to hop like frogs from one pond to another whichever offers bigger fisj
@Chan SOw Ping Imagine exercising in a park at 5am in Malaysia, you asking to get robbed mate..lol. While in Malaysia i do my little 5 km jog around KLCC area, almost got mugged once in the park. China is different, crime rate over there is practically zero and even the thieves have respect for the elderly. If anything those elderly people there would probably help the poor person out..lol
Lol Bro. Who will go exercise?
Australian Chinese are real friends! Thanks for your videos introducing street life inside China!
All the exercise and healthy companionships make them happy and positive.
Wonderful culture for the elderly.
Amazing ! That guy catching sandbags with you is 86 years old ! I wish I will have that kind of reflex when I get to that age.
th-cam.com/video/6To2s_4Zs-g/w-d-xo.html Watching this in Canada, sitting in front of the computer, makes me really want to go and take a walk. But then I look outside, it's raining again, next time.
Only in China. Chinese elders are the happiest,healthiest human beings in this planet! You are blessed dear Amy for making those retired friends because you can speak mandarin. Other foreigners won’t get so much fun from the morning exercises.
越来越多在国内的老外会学会说中文的 就像我们在别的国家要学当地语言一样 那种高薪雇外国人的年代快要成过去时了 😂
Been to this park 2 years ago and I felt so damn inspired!
Young lady , i love ur video here...exercise is very good. I'm glad u enjoyed d exercise park n making friends along d way...dats good. U're luckier being in China. I'm an overseas Chinese from d Phils who's still planning to go back n visit motherland again but d pandemic is making travel so complicated. Hope this will be over. Oh by d way , i love ur energy n jolly disposition 😊😊😊